Twenty-One (1991 film)
| Twenty-One | |
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.jpg) Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Don Boyd |
| Produced by |
John Hardy Morgan Mason |
| Written by |
Don Boyd Zoë Heller |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Michael Berkeley |
| Cinematography | Keith Goddard |
| Edited by | David Spiers |
Release dates |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country |
United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Twenty-One is a British-American drama film directed by Don Boyd and co-scripted by him with Zoë Heller. Patsy Kensit stars as the 21-year-old protagonist. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in February 1991.[1] It was released theatrically later that year in the United States on 4 October, followed by a British release on 1 November.
Plot
Katie confides directly to the camera about her troubled existence. She reflects on characters we meet during the film, such as her drug-addicted boyfriend, and dysfunctional family members.[1]
Cast
- Patsy Kensit as Katie
- Jack Shepherd as Kenneth
- Patrick Ryecart as Jack
- Maynard Eziashi as Baldie
- Rufus Sewell as Bobby
- Sophie Thompson as Francesca
- Susan Wooldridge as Janet
- Robert Bathurst as Mr. Metcalfe
Reception
The film received a rapturous response upon its premiere at Sundance.[2]
Patsy Kensit is a standout as Katie, bringing an enormous amount of charisma, warmth, and humor to her role, and supported by an elegant script. Director Don Boyd, best known as the producer of Aria, blends the performances, story and the integral cinematic device of Katie's direct camera narration with exceptional dexterity. Thus he never misses an opportunity to communicate Katie's feelings through pure technique. Katie views the future with optimistic uncertainty, convinced she can win over the world. With its warmth and wit, Twenty-One is prepared to accomplish the same goal.
Reception in Paris was also enthusiastic but UK press reviews were mixed despite Kensit receiving raves for her performance.[1]
Nominations
- Grand Jury Prize - Don Boyd
Deauville American Film Festival
- Critics Award - Don Boyd
References
- 1 2 3 Up from the mirrors Entertainment Weekly. 25 October 1991
- ↑ 1991 Sundance Film Festival Twenty-One